May 18, 2022 Fleetfoot's Rise A Collaboration between Friends of the Children and UO Head Coach, Robert Johnson Fleetfoot’s Rise was written as a celebration of Eugene, its rich ties to the world of track and field and its passionate social service sector. On the tail end of a few years interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to share a story of hope, of gathering and of bringing people back together. In the damper and darker upper and latitudes of the world, we get a moment like that each year – when the sun suddenly announces its seasonal return – releasing a jubilant population back outdoors. Finnley represents the hope we share about all children - that they will have the support needed to overcome the challenges they face – support that is particularly important when children are facing systemic and historical barriers that can inhibit their ability to succeed. Read more about Fleetfoot’s Rise Read in more detail about the amazing characters and settings described in Fleetfoot’s Rise at Fleetfoot's Rise Background Stories For a scavenger hunt that will take you to the locations featured in Fleetfoot’s Rise; Scavenger Hunt. Check out educational resources connected to Fleetfoot’s Rise at; Educational Resources To purchase Fleetfoot’s Rise, CLICK HERE